Crimes in the barangay EVEN in an urbanized city like Dagupan, the conventional culture of small-town-where-everybody-knows-everybody still thrives, particularly within the barangay communities where people are still more often than not related by blood, marriage or some form of affinity such as a shared childhood or the same alma mater.
Philippine democracy’s litmus test By Jun Velasco “If a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand; And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.”– MARK 3:24, 25 WE missed the well-attended 75th birthday bash of former Speaker Joe de Venecia in Manila on December…
Cesar Duque vs. Voltaire Arzadon By Gonzalo Duque BEFORE the fireworks, commendation. We’re referring to our accolade for Rep. Pol Bataoil of the 2nd congressional district. At the Media in Action forum last Wednesday, our man of the hour Congressman Bataoil was most impressive in answering questions. Papaano spokesman ng Philippine National Police…
The hunt is on for Pacquiao’s next foe By Al S. Mendoza (My apologies for being absent last week. Unless one is impeached, there’s no acceptable reason to miss a piece here. I’m sorry, indeed.) * * * * HOW would you describe the act of Melissa Saragosa? Who is…
The Bigger Picture By +Oscar V. Cruz, JCD AS USUAL, the Malacañang head occupant together with much favored allies have other things in mind than the feeble, if not in fact, deteriorating national economy, the devastation brought about by nature due to human greed, the matter-of-fact criminality in the streets…
Unforgettable January 9 By Jesus A. Garcia Jr. THERE are five most important and so unforgettable dates in my life since I reached the ripeness of my age. First and foremost, of course, is when I first saw the light of this world on December 18, 1945. Second was the…
Mudcrab fattening, a fast way to earn By Roberto Garcia MUDCRAB is a popular seafood that has a big demand, especially the big, fat ones that command a premium price. Once upon a time this crustacean delicacy grew in abundance in the vast mangrove areas of Dagupan. But it has…
Unleash the hero in you By Johanne Macob I JUST got home from covering the Veterans’ Day event at the provincial Capitol grounds in Lingayen. Being there felt good. I was listening, looking, and cheering for the heroes — our living heroes. Yes, heroes are not necessarily dead; unlike what…
PLEA FOR DEFERMENT–Acting Mayor Belen Fernandez and City Engineer Virginia Rosario meet with residents of Sitio Silungan, Bonuan Binloc who asked for a deferment of the disconnection undertaken by the Dagupan Electric Corporation. Fernandez and Rosario ruled that the revocation is justified (Punchphoto by Mitz Cresencio) Back to Homepage
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